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offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-18 12:20 [#01802789]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker



I'm having the most stressful time ever over a bastard eBay
dealer.

My item arrived stolen (tampered packaging, no item). He
refused to refund me and wanted me to send off for
insurance. I found out he wasn't going to refund my postage
(which was half of the final price).

So I tried to get a full refund through PayPal, and filed a
claim, with valid police reference numbers, etc. As soon as
I did this, the seller left negative feedback: "Fruadulent
PayPal chargeback. Block this bidder!". Crap spelling aside,
it is not fraud, as its just a claim and havent got any
money off him, along with the more obvious fact that I am
telling the fucking truth. Further to this, he sent an
Unpaid Item claim to me, on the grounds that by seeking a
refund I have no longer paid for the item (wtf/lol?) despite
the fact he has still got my money I paid. He is being a
complete childish twat despite the fact he is a major ebay
dealer.

I'm mostly pissed off that he waited for me to leave good
feedback before he left negative. What a dirty trick.

Can anyone offer any comfort/advice/anything? :(


 

offline dog_belch from Netherlands, The on 2005-12-18 12:23 [#01802793]
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Complain to eBay?


 

offline bob from Nottingham (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-18 12:25 [#01802796]
Points: 4669 Status: Lurker



What's his ebay name?



 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-18 12:28 [#01802798]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker



Well yeah, I will once the PayPal claim goes through. I just
wish there was a way to change my feedback, or let people
know what a dick he is.

I might as well start here:

DICK: Mobile Inc


 

offline earthleakage from tell the world you're winning on 2005-12-18 12:28 [#01802800]
Points: 27795 Status: Regular



fight fire with fire. the policing of ebay is a fucking
joke.


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-18 12:28 [#01802801]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker



mobile_inc

rather


 

offline giginger from Milky Beans (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-18 13:43 [#01802847]
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You can reply to what he has said in your comments. Not much
text but state the problem. I think you may be able to
comment on what you've written in his too.

E-mail eBay and PayPal. Same company but they don't work as
one which kind of defeats the point.

Also, copy him into every e-mail that you send
regarding the case.


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-18 14:21 [#01802863]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker



Yea, cheers mate.

Was well stressed a few hours ago but okay now. I wrote him
an email tellin him to stop being so freakin childish and be
more professional, and to take his angst out on someone
else. He hasn't replied so hopefully he got the message.



 

offline staz on 2005-12-18 14:34 [#01802865]
Points: 9844 Status: Regular



this guy sounds like a complete jerk, give him hell


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-18 14:42 [#01802867]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker | Followup to staz: #01802865



Plan to mate. Winds me up so much.


 

offline Taxidermist from Black Grass on 2005-12-18 15:08 [#01802878]
Points: 9958 Status: Lurker



Dude. Ebay sucks. I only ever buy there if there is
absolutely no way I can find the thing elsewhere. And I
usually only deal with people that have two or less negative
feedbacks, and the other person seems like the jerk. Its
kind of scary that this company has all your bank details
and everything, and they just arbitrarily decide that one or
the other is in the right when there is a dispute. It would
be a lot better if they contracted to some other company to
act as a mediator for their disputes. I have only had good
interactions with people in ebay, but have heard of some bad
stories. Anyways, good luck with that.


 

offline earthleakage from tell the world you're winning on 2005-12-18 15:22 [#01802895]
Points: 27795 Status: Regular



happy reading!


 

offline futureimage from buy FIR from Juno (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-19 00:20 [#01802999]
Points: 6427 Status: Lurker



Get his email and sign him up to shitloads of spam.


 

offline Ceri JC from Jefferson City (United States) on 2005-12-19 02:16 [#01803006]
Points: 23533 Status: Moderator | Followup to earthleakage: #01802895 | Show recordbag



I'm not sure about that site, just looks like somewhere to
whine and flame, and slate other users (not unlike XLT
then...) rather than constructive advise on how to deal with
fraud.

From here:

muskieman

I bouhgt a honda civic on ebay the seller forgot to mention
the windshield was cracked no muffler .heater blower didnt
work amoung other things.NEVER BUY A CAR ON EBAY !!

paul legros

You would be better off searching for brain cells on ebay
because anyone that buys a car without making arrangements
to view it before bidding is deffo lacking a something
upstairs

--------------------------------------------------------

Yes, they're both retards. Buying a car on ebay is fine. You
just need to refuse to pay up front, or indeed by any means
other than cash on collection. Then, if there is anything
wrong with it, that is not described in, or contrary to the
listing description, walk away. Don't offer to drive the
price down to compensate, as they'll give you bad feedback,
"bid to buy, not view", etc.

Doing it this way is no different to buying second hand
through something like autotrader.

see also...

Clint: What happened to you sucked. Sorry to hear about it
mate.


 

offline Ezkerraldean from the lowest common denominator (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-19 02:47 [#01803010]
Points: 5733 Status: Addict



i fucking hate ebay, always get ripped off. what you buy
never seems to actually be what you bidded for


 

offline Ezkerraldean from the lowest common denominator (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-19 02:48 [#01803011]
Points: 5733 Status: Addict



yeah, if someone pisses you off, just add them to 300+ spam
lists!


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-19 04:35 [#01803038]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker | Followup to Ezkerraldean: #01803011



Hahah. Evil but nice.


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 05:06 [#01803750]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



so how exactly is it the sellers fault? you say it arrived
stolen, thats his fault? you say it was insured, so i would
follow up on that. last i checked, postal charges are not
insurable. sounds like YOURE the one giving this guy a hard
time.


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 05:44 [#01803762]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker | Followup to ziggy2: #01803750



Hello? Who are you?

I'm not saying its his fault. All I did was file a claim to
get my money back, to see if PayPal deem it reasonable. I
have followed up on the insurance - the seller will get his
money back.

Read my post for examples of his twattery - filing a claim
to eBay that the buyer hasn't paid when he has, and earning
him a strike, is NOT professional behaviour and surely a
violation of the rules. I haven't got any money so don't
tell me I'm giving him a hard time. I'm just asking PayPal
if they deem it his responsibility to do so. So go away back
to eBay.


 

offline euphonicfilter from illadelphia (United States) on 2005-12-20 06:27 [#01803769]
Points: 2443 Status: Addict



i had the same issue - reported it to ebay, sent the
malicious emails...got my money back...all is good in my
hood

that guy was a fucker


 

offline futureimage from buy FIR from Juno (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 07:43 [#01803801]
Points: 6427 Status: Lurker | Followup to Ezkerraldean: #01803011



Gay porn if you are blind.


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 11:43 [#01803893]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



you asked for advice..... paypal takes the money when you
make the claim. so its really NOT paid for anymore. i would
buy from that seller in a heartbeat. what youre doing does
sound fraudulent. you sound like youre taking advantage of
the system. sounds like shitty luck, but youre trying to
screw whoever you can to make up for it. you say its not his
fault, but youre making it his fault, and dragging his name
through the mud for no reason. i think i will email him this
site so he can defend himself.


 

offline Labium Sweat from United States on 2005-12-20 11:56 [#01803896]
Points: 922 Status: Regular



Hey, not to be nosey, but what exactly where they supposed
to send you clint?


 

offline virginpusher from County Clare on 2005-12-20 11:58 [#01803897]
Points: 27325 Status: Lurker | Followup to ziggy2: #01803893



who cares? clint wanted to vent and he did things according
to his own ideas. Dont bring people here with the intent of
starting shit. Thats not what we need here..... unless it
ensues in utter hilarity.

This better be hilarious.

Top form everyone! Its not everyday we get an outsider here
to defend themselves (tycho, comradeF etc etc)


 

offline virginpusher from County Clare on 2005-12-20 11:59 [#01803898]
Points: 27325 Status: Lurker | Followup to Labium Sweat: #01803896



penix mod ver. 2.375


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 12:25 [#01803919]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker | Followup to ziggy2: #01803893



Jesus, why? He knows how I feel. Please stop making it your
business, lighten up. And PayPal does not take the money as
soon as a chargeback is issued, so get it right - PayPal
have to come to a decision first. So why are you starting
shit with me? If you would like to talk to me about it,
email me, don't go behind my back just to flame up the
arguement even more, what do you care? God is that why you
signed up, to start shit? Listen to virginpusher, he is a
moderator.

Also, you don't know what you're talking about, you havent
seen the emails etc, haven't got a clue about the details,
so please don't try and interfere with my business when you
know nothing about it. I have deliberately not said this
stuff to him because I'm being polite, so why start shit? I
have the right to complain about a vendor if I so wish.

God, its just a thread venting my feelings, don't make it
your business.


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 12:27 [#01803921]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker | Followup to ziggy2: #01803893



Please email me.


 

offline giginger from Milky Beans (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 12:27 [#01803922]
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Well they're both in the wrong then aren't they?


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 12:51 [#01803937]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



you posted, "Can anyone offer any comfort/advice/anything?"
on a public message board and you get your panties in a
bunch when someone offers what you asked for? i have sold on
ebay before, and i had paypal complaint. they took and held
the money. im not starting shit with you. im just pointing
out what youre doing is unethical. i also have a feeling,
youre not telling the whole story.

you say youre being polite to him, yet you do a chargeback
on an item he sent? why not do the insurance? oh thats
right, you want to make sure you get the shipping back and
whatever else. just stick him with it. what is your ebay
name, so i can block you from bidding on my things?


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 12:54 [#01803942]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



also, where does the title of this topic belong in this? i
think youre the one harrasing him.


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 12:54 [#01803943]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker | Followup to Labium Sweat: #01803896



Hi, it was a small audio amplifier.

Once again ziggy, please don't take it so seriously. I am
really not trying to stir shit, I am just very frustrated so
am venting to my friends.

I am not complaining about his stance on not refunding me
(although I think its unfair) - I am complaining because of
the unprofessional and uncivil way in which he has
communicated with me.


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 12:56 [#01803945]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



so what did you do to make him reply in an unprofessional
and uncivil way?


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 12:58 [#01803948]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



normally, if i have a problem, ill put myself in the others
persons shoes first. have you done that?


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 12:59 [#01803949]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker | Followup to ziggy2: #01803942



Yes they hold the money but don't take it, so whats the
problem? If PayPal deem his argument to be valid, he will
keep it.

" i also have a feeling,
youre not telling the whole story."

- Please, please expand on that one. I'd love to hear what
you are really thinking my motives are.

And I am also an eBay seller. If one of my customers did not
receive their goods, I would refund them what they paid. You
wouldn't, that's your perogative.

But yes, you've made your point, and everyone can now see
your side of the argument, so please email me.


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:04 [#01803951]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



hey, i was just trying to help. i seen the topic, and i do
alot on ebay. anytime you have an issue, its going to be
biased if both parties are not invloved.

so lets recap..... the item was insured correct? was the
insurance denied? did you file? did the seller file? besides
the shipping, why isnt that good enough?


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:07 [#01803954]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



and basically what you want to happen is this: the seller
out the item, money, shipping, ebay fees, etc. where do you
see any ethics in that?


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:12 [#01803959]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker | Followup to ziggy2: #01803951



I really don't mind you adding your two cents, I actually
appreciate you POV, but when you say you're going to get the
seller involved, that's not advice, its interference.

The item was insured correctly yes. The claim is going to
take up to 4 months to come through. I had to sign a
document as the buyer, and send it to the seller in the US.
I did this about a week ago. When he receives it, he fills
out the other half, and files the claim. He then gets the
cheque when it comes through. I have discussed this all with
the seller, before it got messy.

The shipping is the main thing. The item was £16.99,
shipping & insurance £14.98. So I'm losing half, and will
not be seeing the remainder for a few more months. Plus the
postage to US of the insurance documents.

I am genuinely interested what you think my motives are
though. Why would I go through all this hassle and bad
feedback etc if I was trying to pull a fast one?


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:15 [#01803960]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker | Followup to ziggy2: #01803954



The P&P charge was about 20 dollars, the postage on the box
said $8.50. Minus $1.50 for the packing, he is making a nice
little profit off this.

He will get the item refunded. I resent most that he will
still be making a profit of about $10 when I am losing out.


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:22 [#01803970]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



was the P&P stated in the listing before you bid? if it was,
you have nothing to complain about. what was the exact
item?

see, this sounds like more of the story is coming out.
starting to sound like more of buyers remorse because of the
shipping.

the only reason i think the seller should be involved is
because of all the shitty suggestions in here. thinking up
ways to grass him and spam him. not only is that wrong, but
if he reported you to your isp, youd be looking for another
one.


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:24 [#01803971]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3280
is this it? &item=5833214441


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:24 [#01803972]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



oops

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=3280
&item=5833214441


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:29 [#01803976]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



if thats it, his shipping is much cheaper than other sellers
with the same item.


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:30 [#01803978]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker | Followup to ziggy2: #01803970



I have no trouble in him making a profit off shipping if I
get the item. But his buyer has not got his item, but the
seller is not willing to refund the considerable profit he
has made. Does that not strike you as unethical?

I'm not hiding anything, there is no part of the story to
'come out', I'm not trying to convince a jury here. Like I
said, if you have some sort of suspicion of my motives,
please state them.

Well if you report me for the suggestions other people have
made, how is that fair. I can't help what people reply. By
reporting me you will be getting me into shit for what other
people have said. Where have I said anything suggesting I am
seriously going to spam him, or anything else?


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:32 [#01803979]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker



Your link doesn't work - I've stated the charges already
though.


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:36 [#01803983]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



the only reason why i think you dont want the seller to come
here is because you have not told the whole story. why are
you so scared of him coming here?


 

offline horsefactory from 💠 (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:38 [#01803985]
Points: 14867 Status: Regular



Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!!


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:40 [#01803987]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker | Followup to ziggy2: #01803983



Because I don't want to make a professional dispute a
personal one. I'm not scared of him coming here - I don't
want the whole thing to turn into a huge flame war. Its
really bloody obvious.

Please stop making accusations about me hiding stuff. Its
not my responsibilty to prove you wrong. So please state
what you suspect me of, instead of just hinting.


 

offline ziggy2 from cumbria (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:47 [#01803992]
Points: 35 Status: Addict



i think youd do anything crooked to get your way. i just
tried to help. youll have to deal with yourself and whatever
ramifications the seller does to you if you happen to win
your bogus chargeback. going after the seller and not the
insurance is fraud. by doing that, it also makes me think
you actually have the item and are upset with the shipping?
something else? or are just a criminal?

and merry xmas to you too horse!


 

offline somejerk from south florida, US (United States) on 2005-12-20 13:50 [#01803993]
Points: 1441 Status: Lurker



i've really had no problems with ebay. i purchase records,
cd's, shirts, and 13 year old girls.


 

offline clint from Silencio... (United Kingdom) on 2005-12-20 13:53 [#01803994]
Points: 3447 Status: Lurker | Followup to ziggy2: #01803992



Oh fuck off. Why would I buy the item and then get pissed at
the shipping. What are you thinking.

Don't accuse me of being a criminal. You haven't got a clue
what you're talking about. I don't have to prove my
innocence to some person who just has a 'feeling' I'm a
criminal. I'm sorry if some scamming buyer got one up on you
a while ago, but don't make assumptions that I'm one too.



 


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